Why Game Pass Might Thrive on PC and Mobile, But Struggle on PlayStation and Nintendo

In this episode, Chris Dring and James Batchelor delve into the week's major news, including the conflicting signals surrounding Xbox Game Pass's potential expansion to Nintendo and PlayStation consoles. Despite initial statements from Xbox CFO Tim Stuart and Xbox boss Phil Spencer suggesting this was a long-term goal, Spencer has since clarified that this is not currently planned. This decision is not surprising, given the numerous hurdles such a move would entail, as highlighted in Rob Fahey's recent column. The discussion also explores the trend of companies refocusing on their core strengths amidst economic uncertainty, a topic further examined in the latest This Week In Business edition. The episode can be streamed below, downloaded directly, or subscribed to via various podcast platforms, including Spotify, iTunes, and Google Play, with music composed by Thomas Marchant.